Apply for DSW Social Protection

New application

Start your application online

Apply for the Ministry's social protection programmes in a few guided steps — and review everything before you submit.

  • Simple, guided step-by-step form
  • Move back and forth between steps before submitting
  • Secure and handled confidentially

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How it works

Five simple stages from start to submission.

  1. Your details

    Tell us about yourself and how we can contact you.

  2. Eligibility assessment

    We'll check what support you qualify for.

  3. Third party (optional)

    Add someone who can collect payments on your behalf, if needed.

  4. Upload documents

    Upload any documents needed to support your application.

  5. Review and submit

    Check your information and submit your application.

Before you begin

What you'll need

Have these ready so you can finish without interruption.

To get started, please have ready
  • Your ID (Birth Certificate or Certificate of Naturalisation)
  • A passport-style photo
  • Your contact details (phone number and email, if available)
  • Your home address
  • Contact details of a close family member or someone we can reach

Additional documents may be requested depending on the type of support you apply for — you do not need all documents right now. You can still begin your application even if some information is missing, and you can visit your nearest Social Welfare Office for help at any time.

Good to know

A few things worth checking before you apply.

The person who needs support should be the applicant. A family member or caregiver can help complete the application on their behalf if needed.

In some cases:

  • A caregiver may apply for a child (for the Care & Protection Allowance).
  • A household member may apply on behalf of the family (for the Family Assistance Allowance).

The system will guide you based on your situation.

Complete one application per person or household — yourself, your household, someone you care for, or someone you are a third party for. To apply for more than one person or household, submit a separate application for each.

  • Please make sure all required fields are completed and documents are uploaded before submitting your application.
  • All information provided by the applicant and any third party must be true and correct.
  • We may check your information with other relevant organisations.
  • Providing false information is an offence under the False Information Act 2016.

We will use the information you provide to process your application for social protection support. We may check your information with other relevant organisations to confirm your details. Your information will be handled securely and in line with Fiji's privacy standards.